Celebrating Independent Authors
Congrats to A.V. Carden, the readers’ choice in this week’s Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge.
The winning entry is recognized with a special feature here today and a place in our collection of winners which will be published as an e-book at year end.
Without further ado, here’s the winning story:
Time is running out on this year’s flash fiction challenge. You get to choose the last few lucky authors to be included in the next edition of the IU Flash Fiction Anthology. Who will it be?
Cast your vote in the flash fiction challenge. It’s time for IU readers to choose this week’s winner.
Check out this week’s entries here. Vote for your favorite, then use those share buttons at the bottom of the post to spread the word.
Participate in this week’s voting, then share the link to let everyone know the vote is on.
Polls close tomorrow at 5 PM.
Whose flash fiction entry did you like best this week?
Total Voters: 91
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The herd had moved on and left the old bull buffalo behind. He had seen many seasons and fought many battles.
He was tired. The cold made his bones ache. His breath came raw and hard. The food had been scarce and he was weak from hunger long before the killing snow came.
From the edge of the woods, he could hear the familiar footfall of a predator. He turned his head, only half-caring. He would not fight again. It was time for the long sleep.
In the distance stood an old wolf, left behind by her pack. She was limping badly and near her end as well.
In 250 words or less, tell us a story incorporating the elements in the picture. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.
Please keep language and subject matter to a PG-13 level.
Use the comment section below to submit your entry. Entries will be accepted until Tuesday at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Continue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: The Long Sleep”
Dick Waters is the readers’ choice in this week’s Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge.
The winning entry is rewarded with a special feature here today and a place in our collection of winners which will be published as an e-book at year end.
Without further ado, here’s the winning entry: